Description:
The Public Lands Field Assistant will work with faculty in the Department of Biology to (1) collect and genetically analyze environmental DNA from flowers and pollinators, (2) build and deploy acoustic monitoring systems to measure bumble bee abundance, (3) collect and identify pollinators, and (4) take on other duties as assigned to assist faculty in enhancing public lands management and policy in Utah. Qualified candidates will have a background in biology, and deep interest in genetics, conservation biology, public lands management, natural resources, pollinators, native plants, invertebrate taxonomy, and/OR the intersection between technology and biology. Other responsibilities may include public outreach and/or promoting the research via social media outlets. The job begins in July of 2019 and is extendable through 2020.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will be able to meet weekly with biology faculty mentors that include Drs. Jackie Grant, Rachel Bolus, Sam Wells, Matt Ogburn, and Karl Jarvis, but should also be able to carry out work independently. Candidates must be responsible, independent, and punctual. Must be comfortable interacting with professionals at the Bureau of Land Management and the Dixie National Forest as well as members of the general public. Biology majors and minors preferred, but other majors will be considered. Special Instruction to Applicants: Please send resume, class schedule if interested in working during the school year, SUU Student Employment Application (https://www.suu.edu/ad/hr/pdf/student-employment-application.pdf), and a copy of the Student Professional Development Survey (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLCTtDVLuZ0tunxOV2X8pluiYp4IBxK5l3eeo7g6R14/edit?usp=sharing) to Dr. Jacqualine Grant by emailing jacqualinegrant@suu.edu.